Quick answer
- Winner
- Tennessee Titans
- Final score
- Tennessee Titans 24–21 New Orleans Saints
- Halftime
- Tennessee Titans 0–10 New Orleans Saints at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- C. Cleeland
- Top passer
- B. Tolliver
- Biggest EPA play
- (6:39) B.Tolliver pass intended for K.Poole INTERCEPTED by J.Fisk at NO 27. J.Fisk to NO 1…
- Game date
- 1999-10-17
Game summary
The Tennessee Titans beat the New Orleans Saints 24–21 on 1999-10-17, overcoming New Orleans Saints's 10–0 halftime lead. C. Cleeland posted a game-high +7.84 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 25 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Tennessee Titans | 0 | 0 | 7 | 17 | 0 | 24 |
 New Orleans Saints | 3 | 7 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 21 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
TENTennessee Titans(5:21) D.Brien 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Barnhardt.
(7:03) B.Tolliver pass to S.Slutzker for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Barnhardt.
(15:00) N.O'Donnell pass to L.Neal for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
A.Del Greco extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Matthews, Holder-C.Hentrich.
(2:55) D.Brien 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Barnhardt.
(15:00) N.O'Donnell pass to K.Dyson for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
A.Del Greco extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Matthews, Holder-C.Hentrich.
(5:12) A.Del Greco 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Matthews, Holder-C.Hentrich.
(2:58) B.Tolliver pass intended for A.Hastings INTERCEPTED by D.Mitchell at NO 42. D.Mitchell for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
A.Del Greco extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Matthews, Holder-C.Hentrich.
(:49) (Shotgun) B.Tolliver pass to L.Smith for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. B.Tolliver pass to B.Bech is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
NONew Orleans SaintsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q1 5:21FG Points+3
- Yard line
- TEN 5
- Score
- 0-3
(5:21) D.Brien 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Barnhardt.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 7:03TD Points+6
- Yard line
- TEN 10
- Score
- 0-9
(7:03) B.Tolliver pass to S.Slutzker for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 4:27XP Points+1
- Yard line
- TEN 2
- Score
- 0-10
D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Barnhardt.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q3 15:00TD Points+6
- Yard line
- NO 4
- Score
- 6-10
(15:00) N.O'Donnell pass to L.Neal for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q3 7:58XP Points+1
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 7-10
A.Del Greco extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Matthews, Holder-C.Hentrich.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 2:55FG Points+3
- Yard line
- TEN 24
- Score
- 7-13
(2:55) D.Brien 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Barnhardt.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q4 15:00TD Points+6
- Yard line
- NO 11
- Score
- 13-13
(15:00) N.O'Donnell pass to K.Dyson for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q4 10:08XP Points+1
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 14-13
A.Del Greco extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Matthews, Holder-C.Hentrich.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q4 5:12FG Points+3
- Yard line
- NO 1
- Score
- 17-13
(5:12) A.Del Greco 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Matthews, Holder-C.Hentrich.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q4 2:58TD Points+6
- Yard line
- TEN 68
- Score
- 23-13
(2:58) B.Tolliver pass intended for A.Hastings INTERCEPTED by D.Mitchell at NO 42. D.Mitchell for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q4 2:40XP Points+1
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 24-13
A.Del Greco extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Matthews, Holder-C.Hentrich.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 0:49TD Points+6
- Yard line
- TEN 4
- Score
- 24-19
(:49) (Shotgun) B.Tolliver pass to L.Smith for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 0:45Safety Points+2
- Yard line
- TEN 2
- Score
- 24-21
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. B.Tolliver pass to B.Bech is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1C. Cleeland · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +7.84 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.12 EPA/play
- 2E. Kennison · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +6.49 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.50 EPA/play
- 3S. Slutzker · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +4.02 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.80 EPA/play
- 4B. Tolliver · New Orleans Saints · Passing · +3.16 total EPA · 54 snaps · +0.06 EPA/play
- 5D. Mason · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +2.37 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.37 EPA/play
- 6B. Bech · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +2.03 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.01 EPA/play
- 7L. Neal · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +1.36 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
- 8
Lecitus Smith · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +0.93 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play
FantasyHQ Game MVP
Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.
FantasyHQ Game MVP
C. Cleeland — NO · Receiving
C. Cleeland posted the highest total EPA (+7.84) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New Orleans Saints. Across 7 counted snaps, they averaged +1.12 EPA per play.
C. Cleeland's top snap (+3.87 EPA): (13:58) B.Tolliver pass to C.Cleeland to NO 33 for 17 yards (M.Robertson, E.Robinson).
Biggest single play (-10.75 EPA): Another player — (6:39) B.Tolliver pass intended for K.Poole INTERCEPTED by J.Fisk at NO 27. J.Fisk to NO 10 for 17 yards (B.Tolliver). PENALTY on NO-S.Slutzker, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 5 yards, enforced at NO 10.
Quarterback report card
B. Tolliver led all passers in efficiency for New Orleans Saints, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- B. Tolliver (New Orleans Saints) · 54 dropbacks · 51.9% completion · +0.06 EPA/play · +3.16 total EPA
- N. O'Donnell (Tennessee Titans) · 27 dropbacks · 44.4% completion · -0.33 EPA/play · -9.02 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Tennessee Titans | New Orleans Saints |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.129 | -0.172 |
| Offensive success rate | 39.5% | 40.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.243 | +0.055 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.066 | -0.899 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.172 | +0.129 |
| Defensive success rate | 59.8% | 60.5% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Tennessee Titans -0.13, New Orleans Saints -0.17) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Tennessee Titans: -0.13 EPA/play (23rd percentile vs. 1999 team-game averages)
- New Orleans Saints: -0.17 EPA/play (14th percentile vs. 1999 team-game averages)
- New Orleans Saints: 14 drives, -16.66 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Tennessee Titans: 14 drives, -11.12 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New Orleans Saints — unlisted player
- Tennessee Titans — unlisted player
- Tennessee Titans — unlisted player
- Tennessee Titans — unlisted player
- New Orleans Saints — unlisted player
Field goals
- New Orleans Saints — unlisted player
- New Orleans Saints — unlisted player
- Tennessee Titans — unlisted player
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 3–0. New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the TEN 5 (Q1 5:21) — (5:21) D.Brien 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Barnhardt..
The second quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 7–0. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the TEN 10 (Q2 7:03) — (7:03) B.Tolliver pass to S.Slutzker for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q2 4:27) — D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Barnhardt..
The third quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 7–3. Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the NO 4 (Q3 15:00) — (15:00) N.O'Donnell pass to L.Neal for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q3 7:58) — A.Del Greco extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Matthews, Holder-C.Hentrich.; New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the TEN 24 (Q3 2:55) — (2:55) D.Brien 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Barnhardt..
The fourth quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 17–8. Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the NO 11 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) N.O'Donnell pass to K.Dyson for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q4 10:08) — A.Del Greco extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Matthews, Holder-C.Hentrich.; Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the NO 1 (Q4 5:12) — (5:12) A.Del Greco 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Matthews, Holder-C.Hentrich.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the TEN 68 (Q4 2:58) — (2:58) B.Tolliver pass intended for A.Hastings INTERCEPTED by D.Mitchell at NO 42. D.Mitchell for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q4 2:40) — A.Del Greco extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Matthews, Holder-C.Hentrich.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the TEN 4 (Q4 0:49) — (:49) (Shotgun) B.Tolliver pass to L.Smith for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints registered a safety from the TEN 2 (Q4 0:45) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. B.Tolliver pass to B.Bech is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New Orleans Saints (Q1 15:00) — C.Hentrich kicks 67 yards from TEN 30 to NO 3. D.Philyaw to NO 26 for 23 yards (D.Sidney).
- New Orleans Saints (Q4 6:39) — (6:39) B.Tolliver pass intended for K.Poole INTERCEPTED by J.Fisk at NO 27. J.Fisk to NO 10 for 17 yards (B.Tolliver). PENALTY on NO-S.Slutzker, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 5 yards, enforced at NO 10.
- New Orleans Saints (Q4 2:58) — (2:58) B.Tolliver pass intended for A.Hastings INTERCEPTED by D.Mitchell at NO 42. D.Mitchell for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 13:58) — (13:58) B.Tolliver FUMBLES (Aborted) at NO 33, RECOVERED by TEN-J.Bowden at NO 28. J.Bowden to NO 18 for 10 yards. PENALTY on TEN-J.Bowden, Illegal Forward Pass, 5 yards, enforced at NO 18.
- Tennessee Titans (Q2 12:25) — (12:25) N.O'Donnell sacked at NO 29 for -11 yards (T.Wilson). FUMBLES (T.Wilson), RECOVERED by NO-L.Glover at NO 29. L.Glover to NO 31 for 2 yards (J.Runyan). Penalty on TEN, Offensive Holding, declin
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New Orleans Saints (Q4 6:39) — (6:39) B.Tolliver pass intended for K.Poole INTERCEPTED by J.Fisk at NO 27. J.Fisk to NO 10 for 17 yards (B.Tolliver). PENALTY on NO-S.Slutzker, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 5 yards, enforced at NO 10.
- New Orleans Saints (Q4 2:58) — (2:58) B.Tolliver pass intended for A.Hastings INTERCEPTED by D.Mitchell at NO 42. D.Mitchell for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 13:58) — (13:58) B.Tolliver FUMBLES (Aborted) at NO 33, RECOVERED by TEN-J.Bowden at NO 28. J.Bowden to NO 18 for 10 yards. PENALTY on TEN-J.Bowden, Illegal Forward Pass, 5 yards, enforced at NO 18.
- New Orleans Saints (Q4 6:39) — (6:39) B.Tolliver pass to E.Kennison ran ob at NO 19 for 15 yards.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q1 5:21 · TEN 5 · Score 0-3
(5:21) D.Brien 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Barnhardt. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 7:03 · TEN 10 · Score 0-9
(7:03) B.Tolliver pass to S.Slutzker for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 4:27 · TEN 2 · Score 0-10
D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Barnhardt. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q3 15:00 · NO 4 · Score 6-10
(15:00) N.O'Donnell pass to L.Neal for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q3 7:58 · NO 2 · Score 7-10
A.Del Greco extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Matthews, Holder-C.Hentrich. - New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q3 2:55 · TEN 24 · Score 7-13
(2:55) D.Brien 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Barnhardt. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · NO 11 · Score 13-13
(15:00) N.O'Donnell pass to K.Dyson for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q4 10:08 · NO 2 · Score 14-13
A.Del Greco extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Matthews, Holder-C.Hentrich. - Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q4 5:12 · NO 1 · Score 17-13
(5:12) A.Del Greco 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Matthews, Holder-C.Hentrich. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q4 2:58 · TEN 68 · Score 23-13
(2:58) B.Tolliver pass intended for A.Hastings INTERCEPTED by D.Mitchell at NO 42. D.Mitchell for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q4 2:40 · NO 2 · Score 24-13
A.Del Greco extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Matthews, Holder-C.Hentrich. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q4 0:49 · TEN 4 · Score 24-19
(:49) (Shotgun) B.Tolliver pass to L.Smith for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints Safety (+2) — Q4 0:45 · TEN 2 · Score 24-21
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. B.Tolliver pass to B.Bech is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Tennessee Titans earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- C. Cleeland (New Orleans Saints) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Tennessee Titans vs New Orleans Saints on 1999-10-17?
The Tennessee Titans beat the New Orleans Saints 24-21 in Week 6, 1999.
What was the score by quarter in Tennessee Titans vs New Orleans Saints?
Q1: Tennessee Titans 0, New Orleans Saints 3; Q2: Tennessee Titans 0, New Orleans Saints 7; Q3: Tennessee Titans 7, New Orleans Saints 3; Q4: Tennessee Titans 17, New Orleans Saints 8; Final: Tennessee Titans 24, New Orleans Saints 21.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Tennessee Titans vs New Orleans Saints?
New Orleans Saints touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 7:03) Tennessee Titans touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 15:00) Tennessee Titans touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 15:00) Tennessee Titans touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 2:58) New Orleans Saints touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 0:49) New Orleans Saints field goal — unlisted player (Q1 5:21, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — unlisted player (Q3 2:55, 3 pts) Tennessee Titans field goal — unlisted player (Q4 5:12, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Tennessee Titans vs New Orleans Saints?
B. Tolliver (New Orleans Saints), 51.9% completion, +0.06 EPA per dropback, +3.16 total passing EPA. N. O'Donnell (Tennessee Titans), 44.4% completion, -0.33 EPA per dropback, -9.02 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Tennessee Titans vs New Orleans Saints?
C. Cleeland (New Orleans Saints) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.84 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 7 snaps. Their top snap (+3.87 EPA): (13:58) B.Tolliver pass to C.Cleeland to NO 33 for 17 yards (M.Robertson, E.Robinson)..
Was Tennessee Titans vs New Orleans Saints a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Tennessee Titans won 24-21 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Tennessee Titans
Entered 4-1 Now 5-1 W
New Orleans Saints
Entered 1-3 Now 1-4 L
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